One More Try torrent reviews

Maya S (nl) wrote: amazing very sweet movie

Travis H (ru) wrote: Whoever first proclaimed that the court room is akin to a battlefield must have had Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney in mind at the time. Based on the wildly popular series of Capcom video games, Ace Attorney is the perfect example of an adaptation done right, capturing the frenetic and confusing storylines while remaining fresh and engaging enough for newcomers. Few directors could have captured the Ace Attorney craziness better than the prolific Takashi Miike, who has probably completed two more movies during the time it took to write the last paragraph. He is the quintessential jack of all trades film maker, as comfortable with the uber-violent Ichi the Killer as with a classical samurai epic like 13 Assassins. Film adaptations of video games, especially Japanese ones, are almost never successful when brought into the Hollywood system. The styles don't translate, as directors get too comfortable presenting them the way they would any other film. Lots of dialogue and explanation isn't going to work for Ace Attorney, which is essentially set in a courtroom for the bulk of its 130 minute run time. Miike wisely uses a number of brilliant camera tricks and sight gags, like having the entire court room trussed up to look like an episode of Let's Make A Deal. The world of Ace Attorney is what sets it apart from others, and it's not far fetched to think it could exist alongside the restrictive, totalitarian future of Battle Royale where truants fight to the death as entertainment. In this version of future Japan, crime has escalated to the point where the court system has become too crowded to function. So the government has instituted a "bench trial" system, where every case, no matter how serious, must be completed as fast as possible, with three days the maximum. Cases can last as little as a few seconds, an incredible thing when a person's life is at stake. Trials have basically taken on a pro wrestling level of competitive aggression and showmanship, with the primary goal to attack the other side with as much evidence as possible, or defend against an oncoming barrage of evidence. The winner is usually the side that can prove just one piece of evidence as indisputable, no matter how inconsequential it may be. The prosecution and defense literally hurl giant holographic images of crucial evidence at their opponent, an example of Miike's clever visual quirks designed to keep the proceedings fresh. When a particularly harsh piece of evidence lands(or in Phoenix's case he makes a bluntly obvious point), the audience literally tumbles over in shock like the crew of the Enterprise. It's just ridiculous enough to work. Phoenix Wright(Hiroki Narimaya), a rookie defense attorney with a Dragon Ball haircut and a dorky disposition, has barely eked out a win in his first case, defending his hapless buddy, Larry Butz(their names say it all) in a pointless and barely noticed trial. However he soon finds himself thrust into the spotlight after his colleague, Mia, is found murdered in their office. Phoenix discovers that the clues all tie into a 15 year old murder case involving the father of an old friend and deep levels of legal corruption. While that may sound like it was ripped from an episode of Law & Order, when you start throwing in things like the emergence of the Loch Ness monster, talking parrots as witnesses, and ghostly apparitions invading the court room, obviously this is a case unlike any seen before. Testimony is given almost entirely in flashback, so as to keep the film's energy from stagnating and allowing us a chance to see the witnesses as full-fledged characters and not just minor pieces of the puzzle. Miike perfectly recreates the circus atmosphere of the games, and devoted fans will recognize many of its signatures right away. The ridiculous hairdos are one thing, but you'll also find many of the best catchphrases, like Phoenix Wright's infamous "OBJECTION!!!" are used frequently. Based on the first five cases in the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series, there are practically dozens of silly and memorable characters. Most of these are done faithfully, although some will balk at the changes made to an important supporting character like clueless veteran cop, Dick Gumshoe. He's far too brave and young here. Having the story cover such a large number of cases does prove to be an issue, as the run time is way too long and the motivations of some characters gets muddled. Sometimes the incoherence works, while other times it can be a distraction. So who does a movie like Ace Attorney appeal to? Well, I'd like to say "everybody" but that's simply not true. It'll be too wildly over-the-top for some, and that's understandable. Some of the in-jokes are distinctly Japanese and don't quite land for an American audience, but that's an issue for any foreign import. On the other hand, fans of the games will feel right at home with the zaniness, while those looking for a unique comedy experience will get all that and more. Video game movie adaptations don't have to stink, after all. Ace Attorney proves some of them can even achieve a certain level of greatness.

Scott D (au) wrote: really enjoyable film

Ryan T (kr) wrote: Beautiful and amazingly both surreal and so human at the same time. Deftly calculated seeming discontinuity later reveals itself to help tell the story in such a way that the viewer somewhat has some in to the inner workings of the characters involved. I still can't get over the humanness, the utter sensuality between Bibiane and Evian that so transcends the fact that its a het pairing. Really great choice of rather odd old pop music along with the mood-setting incidentals, as well as the few portions of classical selections, all truly heightening the experience in such a focused manner, more so than many a movie I've seen. Highly recommended.

cynthia r (es) wrote: loved the romance of true love an the decation of becoming what you choose in life to help others

Neil M (ag) wrote: Now nearly 20 years old, this is likely the best Al Pacino mob movie you never saw.Each of the 16 roughly 10 minute chapters seemed polished and complete on its own, like episodes of Sopranos (which came only 2 years later and seemed to borrow from this format).

Akira J (jp) wrote: I have to say as a metalhead I don't like it because of how misleading it is. The intro was interesting, it depicted a metalhead differently, as someone bullied (which is reaching for movie in the 1986 where rocker was pop culture but you know points for originality). The main character however, aside from the jean jacket, didn't look metal in those earlier scenes, later down the road he begins to look more metal though. I like some of the tees, posters and music in this movie. If it was a movie about the guy using a book of black magic to make a demon out of one of his favorite rocker's corpse to get revenge on his bullies, it would've been alright. But then the movie ironically devolves into the "metalheads are destructive, violent and murderous for no reason" sterotype. The rocker eating snakes, the boy destroying the posters, the rocker being evil just because he's a metalhead. It's really stupid beyond belief. It's like they wanted to make an anti metalhead movie, but disguised it as metalhead horror.

Ryan W (ag) wrote: THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Daniel O (ag) wrote: A visually stunning epic of passion and desire.

Augustine H (kr) wrote: Despite a tabooed theme, the Demy-Deneuve collaboration turned this fair tale into a colourful and jolly musical. The beauty of Deneuve and the adorable donkey, however, make me unaware of the plight she once experienced.

SV G (kr) wrote: This is an old favorite classic of mine. New York looks so lovely in this film and Van Johnson and Jane Wyman together are wonderful. Fun to see such a young Alan King and Arte Johnson too. A very schmaltzy movie - but I enjoy a little schmaltz once in a while. A sentimental favorite.

Alessandro F (ag) wrote: Beautifully shot and wonderfully acted, Her gives an original and raw outlook on human relationships, as well as a fresh take on the sci-fi genre. Buoyed by an excellent performance by Joaquin Phoenix and an amazing soundtrack, this movie is a visual and emotional experience.

Simon D (kr) wrote: This is an example of marketing making a film iconic when it doesn't deserve it's status. There were loads of similar films with cliche detectives all through the 70's and 80's which fell between the cracks because it didn't have mad max in them. At the time this was released, he was still popular and was able to sell this rubbish to the masses very easily.

Greg W (nl) wrote: sleek and beautiful to look at and another example of music + movies= a gr8 time

Jamie C (es) wrote: Ok, But these films should be left alone with action stars like Arnie, They don't do his career any favours.